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Journeying with the Mandala with Joy Khoo
Week of March 14, 2026
Journeying with the Mandala. Embark on a journey into the magic and symbolism of mandalas—sacred circles found in cultures and traditions around the world. Discover...
The Spring Equinox: Portals and Transformations with Grace Dane Mazur
Week of March 14, 2026
This week of the Spring Equinox we will consider all sorts of Portals and Transformations –– actual and metaphorical. Our in-class writing exercises will explore...
Blood, Biotechnology and Well-Being with David Wellis, Ph.D.
Week of March 14, 2026
Overviews of Genetics, Cellular Therapies and Aging Over the past 20 years, biological discoveries and healthcare technologies have evolved at breakneck speed. It is now...
Write for Your Life: Cultivating Well-Being in Uncertain Times with Jennifer Schulz, PhD, LMHC
Week of March 21, 2026
What if well-being isn’t the absence of suffering, but a way of breathing through it—with imagination as guide and companion? Let’s explore how navigating these...
Start the New Year … Write! With Holly Eger
Week of March 28, 2026
Writing Workshop Whether you are working on a short story or novel, crave healing through writing, or would simply like to structure your thoughts, these...
Art Projects with Linda Weill
Week of March 28, 2026
Join Linda Weill for these fun art projects: Painting or drawing birds on cigar boxes Decorating a book cover with pressed plants Constructing a Japanese...
Brain Exercises for Cognitive Longevity with Julie Fratantoni, PhD
Week of April 4, 2026
1. Brain Exercises for Cognitive Longevity: Part I Emotion Regulation 2. Brain Exercises for Cognitive Longevity: Part II Mental Energy 3. Brain Exercises for Cognitive...
A Brain Health Week
Week of April 4, 2026
Brain Health Week is a transformative experience devoted to cognitive well-being, creativity, and emotional resilience. Enjoy inspiring conversations, hands-on workshops, and reflective practices designed to...
The Artful Mind with Carrie Geraci, BA
Week of April 4, 2026
The Artful Mind: Creativity for Cognitive Wellness. Presentation. Unlock the power of creativity for a sharper, healthier brain. This engaging presentation explores how creative activities—whether...
ART and Nature with Lynda Reeves McIntyre
Week of April 11, 2026
Earth Art, Environmental Art, Art and Nature! Throughout time the power and beauty of the natural world have inspired artists, shamans, everyday people and they...
Happy Hour for Hormones with Nancy Cetel
Week of April 11, 2026
Hormones Through the Ages This comfortable, warm and welcoming discussion will involve the women’s health journey through the ages and the relationship of our hormonal...
Tales of Laughter and Healing, Wisdom and Wonder with Joel ben Izzy
Week of April 11, 2026
Tales of Laughter and Healing, Wisdom and Wonder As spring arrives at the Ranch, there’s no better way to open the heart and soul than...
Listening Deeply and Looking Closely with Dr. Jeff Lee
Week of April 11, 2026
What Your Body Wants to Tell You: The Compelling Science Behind Your Week At The Ranch We all come to the Ranch with the hope...
A Perfect Lifestyle
Week of April 18, 2026
A Perfect Lifestyle: Food, Drink, Sex and Chocolate. Every day we make important lifestyle choices which determine how long and well we will live. This discussion...
Color Journals: Learning to See Color with Fresh Eyes with Clayton Merrell
Week of April 18, 2026
For anyone interested in color, this workshop will focus our attention on the color environment in and around Rancho La Puerta with the aim of...
Pearls from the Practice of Life
Week of April 25, 2026
A family physician’s guide to help you struggle less and thrive more. The Building Blocks of a Life Well-Lived A review of the ground rules...
Color Journals: Learning to See Color with Fresh Eyes with Clayton Merrell
Week of April 25, 2026
Sunday Color Journals: Learning to See Color with Fresh Eyes Focusing our attention on color in and around Rancho La Puerta, we will increase our...
Be Quiet, Be Heard
Week of May 2, 2026
Hidden Communication: Master the Invisible Forces That Shape Your World Beneath every conversation lies a fascinating world of unseen communication. When tensions rise or emotions...
Silk Serenity: The Art of Painting on Silk with Roberto Colangeli
Week of May 2, 2026
Painting on silk has a rich and diverse history that spans over two millennia. This program is targeted for guests who prioritize creativity as a...
Nourishing Your Health with Integrative Medicine
Week of May 2, 2026
Nourishing Your Health by Living Green Modern life exposes us to chemicals that may be subtly or profoundly impacting our health. We absorb toxins in...
Creative Expression – Art with Lena Rivkin
Week of May 9, 2026
Henri Matisse Collages: Create your own colorful and striking collage in the vibrant style of Henri Matisse. Creative Expansions: Collaborate with famous artists by combining...
The Functionality of Your Eye Brain Connection with Dana Dean
Week of May 9, 2026
The Functionality of Your Eye Brain Connection Integrating Periphery and Affecting Balance and Movement Vision is learned, and 75% of all sensory input is vision....
Intuitive Ink Painting with Karen Boren Gerstenberger
Week of May 16, 2026
Intuitive Ink Painting is a fun and free process in which we let go and allow ourselves to make art through intuition, play, and imagination. Each...
Autobiography and the Memoir with Larry Grobel
Week of May 16, 2026
Memoir Writing Workshop - 3 sessions A memoir writing workshop that may change the way you feel about writing? It’s possible. A chance to get...
Intuitive Ink Painting with Karen Boren Gerstenberger
Week of May 23, 2026
Intuitive Ink Painting is a fun and free process in which we let go and allow ourselves to make art through intuition, play, and imagination. Each...
Your Best Year with Karen Kimsey-House
Week of May 30, 2026
Your Best Year What if the next year of your life was your best year, just because you decided to have it be that way? ...
Stronger Bones, Longer Life with Dr. Lani Simpson
Week of May 30, 2026
Dr. Simpson’s presentation will provide practical tips to promote strong bones and strong muscles so that we can maintain our physical independence as we age....
Art as a Way of Life: An Unconventional Approach
Week of May 30, 2026
Frank Lloyd Wright, My Art and Me: An Unconventional Approach Pamela Smilow’s presentation is about the unconventional way she has made art her way of...
Folklore and Stories with Michael Zedek
Week of May 30, 2026
Folklore and Stories: A Window to the Soul Scholars suggest there are only a certain number of plots – all else is elaboration. How then...
ART and Nature with Lynda Reeves McIntyre
Week of June 6, 2026
Earth Art, Environmental Art, Art and Nature! Throughout time the power and beauty of the natural world have inspired artists, shamans, everyday people and they...
Beyond Kegels: A Lifetime of Pelvic Health with Kathe Wallace and Dawn Sandalcidi
Week of June 6, 2026
This presentation series helps you understand your pelvic floor muscles and their role in core stability, bladder, bowel, and sexual health. Includes current information and...
Your DNA is NOT Your Destiny! with Dr. Lee Rice
Week of June 6, 2026
The Power of Meaning and Purpose Learn how to harness the incredible power of the epigenome to enhance both life quantity and, more importantly, quality....
Journeying with the Mandala with Joy Khoo
Week of June 13, 2026
Journeying with the Mandala. Embark on a journey into the magic and symbolism of mandalas—sacred circles found in cultures and traditions around the world. Discover...
Art Workshops with Jessica Colvin
Week of June 20, 2026
Embossing Your Own Set of Stationery Decoupaging Coasters, Frames and Journals Jessica Colvin, MSW, MPH is a national leader in the school wellness movement, with over...
ART Through A Designer’s Eye with Christi Willford
Week of June 27, 2026
Standalone workshops blending design thinking and fine art to spark creativity, reflection, and soulful connection through traditional materials. - Accessible to all skill levels -...
The Art of Connection: Assertive, Clear, and Confident With Denise Dudley
Week of June 27, 2026
The Art of Connection: Assertive, Clear, and Confident Practical communication skills for real-life success Session 1: The signals that shape your style: Mastering the elements...
Watercolor Landscape Sketching of the Ranch with Eddie Omens
Week of July 4, 2026
Watercolor Landscape Sketching of the Ranch Join Eddie for a relaxed and inspiring introduction to watercolor landscape sketching. He believes that creativity is innate—something we...
A Mindful Makers Week
Week of July 18, 2026
Mindful Makers Week July 18-25, 2026 The analog reset at Rancho La Puerta, where slower living meets deeper meaning. Set against the backdrop of Mount...
Awaken the Artist Within with Erin Gafill
Week of July 18, 2026
Awaken the Artist Within (Presentation with slide show) – Saturday 8:00pm Olmeca Gym Awaken the Artist Within – Sunday through Thursday 9 am ART Studio...
Hand-Stitching and Group Quilting with Emily Birmingham
Week of July 18, 2026
Sunday through Thursday 1 pm ART Studio The act of Group Quilting opens the door to designing in community. Over the course of our week...
I Can’t Draw and You Can Too! with Tom Birmingham
Week of July 18, 2026
Sunday through Wednesday 4 pm ART Studio I have a secret to share. If you’ve been telling yourself that you can’t draw since you were...
A Nurturing Abundance Week
Week of August 1, 2026
Nurturing Abundance: Seeking harmony and health with the Self, Community, and Earth August 1-8, 2026 Join us for a transformative week where visionary leaders and...
Pandora Thomas
Week of August 1, 2026
"The Earth is Her Employer" Pandora Thomas is a passionate global citizen: a caregiver, teacher, farmer, designer, and speaker. Her work emphasizes the benefits of...
Norma Meza
Week of August 1, 2026
Norma Meza is from the traditional Kumeyaay lands of Ja'aa, also known as Alamo (Cottonwood) Creek in Baja California. She grew up learning from her...
Weaving and Natural Dyes with Alana Nydorf
Week of August 8, 2026
Weaving and Natural Dyes. Learn to weave a small textile from recycled materials naturally dyed with ingredients sourced from the Ranch. Weaving is one of...
Weaving and Natural Dyes with Alana Nydorf
Week of August 22, 2026
Weaving and Natural Dyes. Learn to weave a small textile from recycled materials naturally dyed with ingredients sourced from the Ranch. Weaving is one of...
Ageless Athletics – Training for Brain Health and Longevity with Eric Cruz
Week of August 22, 2026
We all know that falls and cognitive decline are major issues as we age. Most physical training as we age focuses on muscular strength, bone...
Happy Hour for Hormones with Nancy Cetel
Week of August 29, 2026
Hormones Through the Ages This comfortable, warm and welcoming discussion will involve the women’s health journey through the ages and the relationship of our hormonal...
The Great Microbiome and Other Topics with Norma Flood, MS, RDN
Week of September 12, 2026
The Great Microbiome: Our Greatest Ally for Optimal Health It is becoming common knowledge that gut bacteria are connected to aspects of health, including inflammation,...
Art Projects with Linda Weill
Week of September 12, 2026
Join Linda Weill for these fun art projects: Painting or drawing birds on cigar boxes Decorating a book cover with pressed plants Constructing a Japanese...
Exploring Assemblage and Collage in Art with Irma Sofía Poeter
Week of September 19, 2026
Exploring Assemblage and Collage in Art: A Workshop Overview 1. Found Objects and Materials: We’ll incorporate a variety of found objects and diverse materials, each...
Your DNA is NOT Your Destiny! with Dr. Lee Rice
Week of September 19, 2026
The Power of Meaning and Purpose Learn how to harness the incredible power of the epigenome to enhance both life quantity and, more importantly, quality....
Happy Hour for Hormones with Nancy Cetel
Week of October 10, 2026
Hormones Through the Ages This comfortable, warm and welcoming discussion will involve the women’s health journey through the ages and the relationship of our hormonal...
Creative Expression – Art with Lena Rivkin
Week of October 10, 2026
Henri Matisse Collages: Create your own colorful and striking collage in the vibrant style of Henri Matisse. Creative Expansions: Collaborate with famous artists by combining...
Art as a Way of Life: An Unconventional Approach
Week of October 17, 2026
Frank Lloyd Wright, My Art and Me: An Unconventional Approach Pamela Smilow’s presentation is about the unconventional way she has made art her way of...
Beyond Kegels: A Lifetime of Pelvic Health with Kathe Wallace and Dawn Sandalcidi
Week of October 17, 2026
This presentation series helps you understand your pelvic floor muscles and their role in core stability, bladder, bowel, and sexual health. Includes current information and...
A Perfect Lifestyle
Week of October 24, 2026
A Perfect Lifestyle: Food, Drink, Sex and Chocolate. Every day we make important lifestyle choices which determine how long and well we will live. This discussion...
Journeying with the Mandala with Joy Khoo
Week of October 24, 2026
Journeying with the Mandala. Embark on a journey into the magic and symbolism of mandalas—sacred circles found in cultures and traditions around the world. Discover...
Intuitive Ink Painting with Karen Boren Gerstenberger
Week of October 31, 2026
Intuitive Ink Painting is a fun and free process in which we let go and allow ourselves to make art through intuition, play, and imagination. Each...
Intuitive Ink Painting with Karen Boren Gerstenberger
Week of November 7, 2026
Intuitive Ink Painting is a fun and free process in which we let go and allow ourselves to make art through intuition, play, and imagination. Each...
The Artful Mind with Carrie Geraci, BA
Week of November 14, 2026
The Artful Mind: Creativity for Cognitive Wellness. Presentation. Unlock the power of creativity for a sharper, healthier brain. This engaging presentation explores how creative activities—whether...
The Functionality of Your Eye Brain Connection with Dana Dean
Week of November 14, 2026
The Functionality of Your Eye Brain Connection Integrating Periphery and Affecting Balance and Movement Vision is learned, and 75% of all sensory input is vision....
Listening Deeply and Looking Closely with Dr. Jeff Lee
Week of November 21, 2026
What Your Body Wants to Tell You: The Compelling Science Behind Your Week At The Ranch We all come to the Ranch with the hope...
Your DNA is NOT Your Destiny! with Dr. Lee Rice
Week of November 28, 2026
The Power of Meaning and Purpose Learn how to harness the incredible power of the epigenome to enhance both life quantity and, more importantly, quality....
A Path for Personalized Wellness with Nicola Finley
Week of December 5, 2026
Lifestyle Approaches to Reduce Chronic Medical Conditions The Mediterranean diet can lower the risk of chronic diseases. We’ll explore tips about not only nutrition but...
The Functionality of Your Eye Brain Connection with Dana Dean
Week of December 5, 2026
The Functionality of Your Eye Brain Connection Integrating Periphery and Affecting Balance and Movement Vision is learned, and 75% of all sensory input is vision....